12063E474MAT2A

The AVX 12063E474MAT2A is a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications in electronic assemblies. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, one of the most widely used capacitor form factors in modern electronics due to its balance of compact size and adequate terminal area for reliable soldering. MLCCs like this part are fundamental building blocks in circuit design, found extensively in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, and high-frequency applications. The 1206 package measures approximately 3.2mm × 1.6mm × 1.6mm, making it suitable for both space-constrained consumer devices and industrial control equipment where component density matters. The surface-mount design enables automated assembly, which reduces manufacturing costs and improves consistency compared to through-hole alternatives. The "474" designation in the part number indicates a capacitance value in the 0.47µF range, a capacitance rating that addresses a sweet spot in circuit design—large enough to handle significant charge storage and low-frequency filtering, yet compact enough for high-density PCB layouts. This capacitance value is particularly common in power distribution networks, where engineers use multiple such capacitors in parallel to reduce impedance across a broad frequency range. The "2A" suffix references the specific dielectric material system and voltage rating class within AVX's product family. Engineers specify this exact part number when they need a proven, widely available capacitor with established performance characteristics and supply chain reliability. The 1206 MLCC has decades of industrial validation, making it a safe specification choice in applications ranging from industrial automation and telecommunications infrastructure to automotive electronics and embedded computing systems. Its established position in the market also means design teams can reference extensive application notes, thermal analysis data, and reliability information from both AVX and the broader industry. The multilayer ceramic construction provides stable capacitance performance across operating temperature ranges typical for industrial and commercial environments. For circuit designers working on power integrity, filtering stages, or decoupling networks, a capacitor of this package size and capacitance value offers straightforward integration into standard PCB layouts without requiring special accommodations or custom footprints. This component represents a standard offering in the MLCC market, chosen by engineers who prioritize reliability, ease of sourcing, and compatibility with established manufacturing processes over specialized high-performance variants.